What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Caroline Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Caroline Springs is to line 903 bus and line 456 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Caroline Springs?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Caroline Springs is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Caroline Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Caroline Springs. However, there are services departing from Banool St/Murray Rd and arriving at Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Caroline Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Caroline Springs station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Caroline Springs Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Preston to Caroline Springs?

The distance between Preston and Caroline Springs is 35 km. The road distance is 29.6 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Caroline Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Caroline Springs without a car is to line 86 tram and train which takes 1h 58m and costs $18 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Caroline Springs?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Preston to Caroline Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Caroline Springs bus from?

Preston to Caroline Springs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Banool St/Murray Rd station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Caroline Springs train from?

Preston to Caroline Springs train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Where does the Preston to Caroline Springs bus arrive?

Preston to Caroline Springs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Preston to Caroline Springs train arrive?

Preston to Caroline Springs train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Caroline Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Caroline Springs is 30 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Preston to Caroline Springs.

Where can I stay near Caroline Springs?

There are 4224+ hotels available in Caroline Springs.

Preston to Caroline Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 86 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Caroline Springs by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 86 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Caroline Springs Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 58m
$18–22
Line 903 bus, line 456 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banool St/Murray Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rdbus 456
2h 7m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Caroline Springstaxi 29.6 km
26 min
$70–85
Drive 29.6 km
1. Drive from Preston to Caroline Springscar 29.6 km
26 min
$6–8

Preston to Caroline Springs by tram, train, and bus

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.8 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Preston, VIC, Australia and Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Banool St/Murray Rd to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 2h 7m.

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